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I am still shocked to see how apathetic we all are with regard to our government despite some fairly obvious demonstrations of anger and frustration in normal life. And I'm talking populace here; not me. Although, I will admit to a degree of anger as I start to realize how difficult it is becoming to find a job here. Luckily, I don't really want one, so I can't get super aggressive about being left out of the career march.
This morning, I noticed that the Democrats turned and ran from Senator Feingold's proposal to censure Corporation President Bush for illegally spying on the US. I huffed a bit and then sent out the following to Feinstein and Boxer, my two Senators in this fine state of California.
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Honorable Senator Feinstein,
I rarely take time to write to my Senators, and perhaps I should more often. As a Democrat, as a woman, and as an attorney, I am becoming increasingly concerned about the fate of this country's two party system. I can no longer recognize any evidence of courage among the Democrats.
For this reason, I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by Feingold's proposal to censure the President. While I didn't expect much, I certainly did not anticipate such a quick fold by the Dems. The Republicans, notably Bill Frist, stamp Feingold's move with the label "politically motivated." Of course it is! Why can't the Democrats step up and agree with this? Why can't the Democrats stand up and acknowledge that membership in Congress requires political dancing?
Please, stand with each other. Please, be strong. It's time the Democrats told the country that they are not afraid. If the Republicans can succeed on a platform of deception, ignorance, racism and cronyism, certainly the Dems can rally their own troops with some honest declarations of frustration and promises to no longer tolerate the robbery of our civil rights. They are only inalienable until they are sold, after all.
I hope you will consider supporting Feingold in his efforts.
Thank you for your time,
xxx
I am still shocked to see how apathetic we all are with regard to our government despite some fairly obvious demonstrations of anger and frustration in normal life. And I'm talking populace here; not me. Although, I will admit to a degree of anger as I start to realize how difficult it is becoming to find a job here. Luckily, I don't really want one, so I can't get super aggressive about being left out of the career march.
This morning, I noticed that the Democrats turned and ran from Senator Feingold's proposal to censure Corporation President Bush for illegally spying on the US. I huffed a bit and then sent out the following to Feinstein and Boxer, my two Senators in this fine state of California.
****
Honorable Senator Feinstein,
I rarely take time to write to my Senators, and perhaps I should more often. As a Democrat, as a woman, and as an attorney, I am becoming increasingly concerned about the fate of this country's two party system. I can no longer recognize any evidence of courage among the Democrats.
For this reason, I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by Feingold's proposal to censure the President. While I didn't expect much, I certainly did not anticipate such a quick fold by the Dems. The Republicans, notably Bill Frist, stamp Feingold's move with the label "politically motivated." Of course it is! Why can't the Democrats step up and agree with this? Why can't the Democrats stand up and acknowledge that membership in Congress requires political dancing?
Please, stand with each other. Please, be strong. It's time the Democrats told the country that they are not afraid. If the Republicans can succeed on a platform of deception, ignorance, racism and cronyism, certainly the Dems can rally their own troops with some honest declarations of frustration and promises to no longer tolerate the robbery of our civil rights. They are only inalienable until they are sold, after all.
I hope you will consider supporting Feingold in his efforts.
Thank you for your time,
xxx
posted by your friend at Tuesday, March 14, 2006
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